certain person
[in relation to a specific action] a person who is a member of a specific class for…[in relation to a specific action] a person who is a member of a specific class for whom the action constitutes a crime; typically the action is possession of a weapon and the class is convicted felons
» It takes a certain kind of person to be willing to do something like that.
Meaning
2 senses(US, informal)[in relation to a specific action] a person who is a member of a specific class for whom the action constitutes a crime; typically the action is possession of a weapon and the class is convicted felons
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see certain, person.
Examples
6 sentencesIt takes a certain kind of person to be willing to do something like that.
I only need a certain person.
It takes a certain kind of person to steal.
"What," said he, "should be done to a certain person who has deceived everyone?"
ru«Что, – спросил он, – следует сделать с человеком, обманувшим всех?»
de„Was“, fragte er, „sollte man mit jemandem machen, der alle hintergangen hat?“
Horses are very tame animals that are used in therapies for certain handicapped persons.
Origin
The heading of the relevant section of the criminal code; e.g.:The heading of the relevant section of the criminal code; e.g.:
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Forms
plural: certain persons| Singular | certain person |
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